Avy Savvy News Today

Here’s a sneaky inside tip for all my loyal readers (all 4.5 of them) who need an awesome Christmas gift for your outdoor friends this year: Banff Centre Mountain Film

An experience that occurred on my long distance ride along the Northern Tier bike route last month illustrates the benefit of using quality camping gear.

Rob Kinkaid was not the average man.

Outdoor enthusiasts who venture into Vancouver Island’s backcountry will have more accurate and frequent avalanche bulletins to guide them beginning this week.

Experts urge extreme caution as beginners flock to B.C.s backcountry amid high avalanche risk Experts are urging all backcountry users to get or upgrade their avalanche skills training after a string of recent fatalities and close calls in B.C.s Coast Mountains. Social Sharing

Avalanche Canada launches new online backcountry safety training SHARE ON: Snowmobiler (Photo from Avalanche Canada website) Avalanche Canada has made a new addition to its online education roster, Avy Savvy was created for new users of the winter backcountry and provides an introduction to avalanche safety. “It’s vital for anyone venturing into the winter backcountry to have a full appreciation of the challenges involved,” explains Gilles Valade, Avalanche Canada’s Executive Director,...